Fortification Chemin De Ronde (4)
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Les Fortifications de Gravelines
Ville De Gravelines 24 3
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In the footsteps ofVAUBAN
Located at the mouth of the River Aa, in an exceptional natural setting, the star-shaped fortress of Gravelines is a unique place where fresh and salt water meet.
Historic stonework and lush vegetation come together here, making it a delightful place for everyone to explore. Charming public gardens have been created within the bastions or around former military buildings, while vegetable gardens line the ramparts along the chemin de ronde. The Vauban Nature area and a bird reserve occupy the former outer fortifications… The small fortified town of Gravelines truly embraces nature!
This star-shaped fortress has preserved its original bastioned walls, reinforced by ravelins and counterguards. The fortifications, including the magnificent Porte aux Boules, are listed as Historic Monuments and have been carefully restored since the 1980s.
Explore Gravelines on foot, by boat or by bike!
Vauban Promenade offers a unique way to discover Vauban’s work by rowing boat, pedal boat or electric boat, in the only town in France whose ramparts are entirely surrounded by water.
Vauban Promenade Destination Gravelines
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Vauban Promenade
Rue de Dunkerque – Gravelines
Bus routes 22 or 23 – Léon Jouhaux stop
+33 (0)3 28 65 33 77
April to June and September – Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 2 pm to 6 pm
July and August – Tuesday to Sunday: 2 pm to 7 pm
Boat hire is available for 1-hour slots, with a maximum of 5 people.
Electric boats: €22/hour
Pedal boats: 3-seater €12/hour – 5-seater €18/hour
Pleasant walk
“Gravelines is definitely worth a visit!
The boat trip is really enjoyable. A must-do when visiting the Hauts-de-France region.”
– Hervé. D –
Guided Bacôve Boart Tour
Step aboard traditional wooden boats and travel through history and along the waterways on a 50-minute guided tour around the fortifications.
Guided tours are available on selected dates during the summer season, as well as during the European Heritage Days and the Fortified Sites Days. Advance booking is required through the Gravelines Heritage Department.
Heritage Department
+33 (0)3 28 24 99 79
resapatrimoine@ville-gravelines.fr
Prices
€5.50 / adult
€5 / child (children must be accompanied by an adult).
Un bacôve autour des fortifications de Gravelines
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